Cynthe Sims

Doer
DISC Type : ds

LP and SME at How Women Invest

San Diego, California, United States

Overview

Cynthe Sims, PhD, is a clinical laboratory executive specializing in genomics and precision medicine. As VP at Blackhawk Genomics and President of Torreyan, she directs international labs, ensuring CLIA/CAP/ISO compliance. People who have worked with her describe her as knowledgeable, competent, ambitious, and a talented scientist with high ethical standards.

Outside of her extensive laboratory work, she is a mentor for the San Diego State University Aztec Mentor Program. She is actively involved in organizations that promote the advancement of women and minorities in science and business. She has also offered personal recommendations for San Diegos best food and drinks.

She serves as a Limited Partner and Subject Matter Expert in Medical Devices, Diagnostics, and Biopharma for How Women Invest, a venture capital firm.

Personality Overview

Fast-paced

Deliberate Doer

Results Focused

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

Precision Medicine
Her entire career, current roles, and professional mission are focused on advancing genomic and precision medicine initiatives.
Lab Regulatory Compliance
She consults on and manages compliance for US, EU, UK, and India medical laboratories (CLIA, CAP, ISO), a core part of her multiple director roles.
Supporting Women
Serves as a Subject Matter Expert for How Women Invest and is involved in organizations for the advancement of women in science and corporate environments.

Media Appearances

Cynthe has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2024
LP and SME at How Women Invest
11-2015
Vice President of Quality at Blackhawk Genomics
5-2018
Clinical Laboratory Director at Datar Cancer Genetics Limited
3-2015
President at Torreyana
3-2019 - 3-2021
Technical Director at AdvaGenix

Education

2004 - 2010
PhD from Texas Tech University
1999 - 2003
BS from The University of Texas Permian Basin

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Insights For Selling To Cynthe

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point
  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine

DONT's

  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Cynthe is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Cynthe

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Cynthe move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Cynthe take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Cynthe

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